CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,145 km
3,197 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
5,145 km
3,197 mi / 2,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT ZAR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code CPT ZAR
ICAO Code FACT DNZA
City Cape Town Zaria
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 151 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 11.130000, 7.690000

Cape Town (CPT) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 5,145 kilometers (3,197 miles / 2,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Cape Town, it's 19:34 in Zaria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,019 feet between the two airports. Zaria Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Zaria (ZAR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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